Colleen Fleiss's Profile
M.Sc

Colleen is a well-versed medical writer, who has written on various medical topics. She writes under her pen name contributing news to Medindia.
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Victory Over Virus: Uganda Ends Ebola Battle
Uganda celebrates a major health victory, officially declaring the end of the Ebola Sudan Virus Disease outbreak after 42 days with no new cases.

Goodbye Zombie Cells, Goodbye Pain: A New Hope for Chronic Back Sufferers
Drugs aimed at eliminating 'zombie cells' show early promise in treating chronic low back pain, offering hope to millions affected worldwide.

How Avatars Nudge You to Take Risks
Expecting feedback from an avatar instead of a real person increases risk-taking behavior in gambling, with the amygdala playing a key role.

How Babies Read Social Cues Amid Hardship
Even in challenging conditions, babies show remarkable resilience by following social cues, according to a large international study on infant behavior.

Mind Blank Moments: Unlocking the Brain's Hidden States of Stillness
Scientists explore what happens in the brain during a mind blank, revealing hidden patterns of brain activity and moments of conscious stillness.